- Permanent
- Competitive salary
- Benefits & bonus
- City of London
- Hybrid working 2-3 days in the office per week
Oakleaf Partnership are representing a leading global law firm to search for a recruitment professional to join their lateral recruitment team in London. It is a permanent role that offers exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in attracting top talent.
What is the role
The role will involve working closely with practice groups and in-house teams to identify, engage, and secure exceptional legal professionals who will contribute to the firm’s continued success and growth.
Responsibilities include are not limited too:
- Lead direct sourcing initiatives using advanced online tools and research methodologies to identify and engage passive candidates in the market
- Build and nurture relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycle, from initial contact through to onboarding
- Leverage your knowledge of London and other UK and international legal markets to provide valuable insights to Hiring Partners
- Manage relationships with preferred recruitment agencies to maximize value and gain market intelligence
- Drive transformational change in recruitment practices to eliminate bias and foster diversity-confident hiring
- Conduct candidate screenings and HR interviews to assess suitability and communicate the firm’s culture and values
- Become a superuser of Workday and relevant AI recruitment tools
- Support recruitment campaigns, including creating online content and updating role descriptions
- Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations and recruitment best practices
Candidate profile / experience
The successful candidate will have experience of recruiting legal fee earners previously whether that is internally or with an agency.
You will also possess:
- Has a strong background in recruitment and talent sourcing within professional services
- Communicates confidently and eloquently, with the ability to be both persuasive and empathetic
- Can adapt their approach to different working styles and relationships
- Is detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Effectively manages conflicting priorities while delivering high-quality work to tight deadlines
- Works collaboratively with immediate team members and the wider HR function
- Is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Ready to apply?
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity or have any questions, please apply or reach out to milliesmith@oakleafpartnership.com for more information.
